By Eric Collymore
Guyana’s senior men’s football team, the Golden Jaguars, displayed commendable determination in their opening match of the FIFA series tournament, earning praise from head coach Jamaal Shabazz despite a one-nil loss to Cape Verde in Saudi Arabia.
Shabazz expressed disappointment with the result but emphasized his satisfaction with the effort demonstrated by the squad.
He highlighted the team’s resilience, describing their performance as “very encouraging.”
Reflecting on the match, Shabazz acknowledged the early setback of conceding a goal just three minutes into the game.
However, he commended the team for sticking to the game plan and identified areas for improvement moving forward.
One of the standout performers of the match was goalkeeper Quillan Roberts, whose exceptional saves kept Guyana competitive throughout the game.
Shabazz lauded Roberts’ contribution, recognizing his pivotal role in maintaining the team’s competitiveness.
Looking ahead, the Golden Jaguars will face Cambodia in their next match on Tuesday, March 26, with kickoff scheduled for 15:00 Guyana time.
Despite the defeat, Shabazz remains optimistic about the team’s prospects and is confident that they will continue to demonstrate resilience and determination in upcoming matches.
Reporting for NCN News, Eric Collymore highlights the Golden Jaguars’ fighting spirit and the positive outlook of head coach Jamaal Shabazz following their opening match defeat.